There are six varieties of wounds that a person can receive in their body.

Abrasive wound - Where the skin is scraped off. This can result from stumbling or by carrying a rough object or by a glancing blow

Confused wound - caused by a heavy blow.

Incised wound - produced by a knife or spear or other sharp instrument.

Lacerated wound - where the flesh is torn open leaving jagged edges.

Penetrating wound - where the flesh is pierced right through.

Punctured wound - made by a pointed or spiked instrument.

Jesus suffered all these wounds. Yes, Jesus suffered real physical pain. But what Jesus suffered physically by itself does not give the power to the cross. We must add with it the spiritual pain and suffering that Jesus endured on the cross. This is what made Jesus’ death on the cross different than any other.

It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for? (Powerpoints Available - #274)

As Jesus stands before Pilate there are 4 questions that arise. And as we search for the answers to those questions, I believe we’ll see the love of God at work for you & for me. (Powerpoints available - Request #128)